Youth Worker

Are you someone who wishes to teach and support students with special educations needs such as autism, dyslexia and other learning difficulties?

Are you looking for a position helping to support young people to succeed whatever their circumstances?

**If you fit the above, then this role is perfect for you**

**About the role**

We are working with a lovely Primary and Secondary SEN School in Walthamstow, London. This school supports children who have a variety of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This role:

- You will be required to work 08:30am - 15:45pm Monday to Friday (term time only);
- You will be required to support 7-16-year-old students with autism, physical disabilities, and challenging behaviour;
- This role will include a mixture of support such as personal care including all toileting and changing;
- You will be required to support students in small groups or 1:1 basis with learning but also with their additional needs that include sensory, communication, physical, emotional or behavioural needs.

**Benefits**

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

- Guaranteed interviews and trials
- Excellent daily rates
- Training from the School direct programme
- In-house specialist training
- Career progression opportunities - Temp to Perm
- State of the art facilities
- Free parking on site
- Close to train and bus links

**Requirements**:
To be considered for the role of a Youth Worker you will:

- Have a strong educational background;
- Being able to use hoist equipment for moving students in and out of their wheelchairs would be beneficial;
- Relevant training in Makaton, PECS, moving and handling, first aid or safeguarding is highly desirable.